MagAmp

M a g A m p

A l i c e ' s O r c h i d s & F o l i a g e

Long Lasting
Non-leaching
Non-burning
Labour saving

MAGAMP , an outstanding plant food is an entirely new inorganic, 100% pure chemical compound of low solubility, granulated by an exclusive process as a white and odourless, non-corrosive, free flowing material.

MAGAMP incorporates in one product a new concept in fertilisers - the safe and controlled release of plant nutrients to enable maximum utilisation by the growing plant.
Within 18 hours after the MAGAMP granules are placed in contact with moist soil in the root zone, there will me an available source of N.P.K. and Mg in the soil solution surrounding each granule. The low solubility of MAGAMP prevents the excess build-up of salts in the soil, which are responsible for typical fertiliser burn or desiccation of the roots.
When a balance is reached between the granule and the soil solution surrounding it, one of two things must occur before more nutrients will be released.
1. The growing plant utilises some of the nutrients.
2. Percolation of water through the soil leaches away the nutrients in solution.
When either of these occurs, an imbalance exists and more nutrients will go into solution. However, because MAGAMP granules do not break down and immediately dissolve in the moist soil, even during heavy rainfall, leaching occurs only to a very limited degree. Thus MAGAMP is safe and matches the plant's ability to utilise the essential nutrients it contains.
The length of time that MAGAMP will remain in the soil will depend upon several factors, such as type of soil, amount of leaching, granule size and rate of plant growth. Medium grade MAGAMP will last for one complete growing season and coarse grade will last for two growing seasons. The growing season is defined as the total growing time per calendar year. Repeated applications of MAGAMP year after year will not be detrimental to the soil. No nutrient imbalance or other harmful effects were found after 5 years of continuous application and testing on greenhouse beach soil at Cornell University U.S.A.
MAGAMP will not change the pH of the soil when used at the recommended rates

MAGAMP with K is a homogenous mixture of Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate and Magnesium Potassium Phosphate in a granular form. Each granule has the same composition, 7% Nitrogen, 40% Phosphoric Acid (17.5% Phosphorous) 6% Potassium Oxide (5% Potassium), 12% Magnesium. Both are true chemical compounds and contain no dilutents or fillers of any type.
The rate of release is controlled by the low solubility and particle size, and to take advantage of these phenomena, MAGAMP is produced in both coarse and medium granule sizes.
The MAGAMP formulation has been specifically compounded to provide 2% water-soluble nitrogen as immediately available nutrient for the plant.

AT PLANTING :
Mix MAGAMP with soil at bottom of pot or planting hole. Cover with 25mm of soil and then insert plant. Alternatively, mix MAGAMP with backfill soil as it is being replaced around plant. Firm remaining soil around plant and water well.
TO ESTABLISHED PLANTS :
For shrubs, fork in MAGAMP around base of the plant. For large shrubs and trees, make 4-6 holes around plant, avoiding the root system. Place MAGAMP in holes and replace soil.

PLANT

AT PLANTING

ONCE A YEAR

Orchids 5g per 20cm pot March & September

Field grown stock
(Liners)

4.5kg coarse per 30 lin metres
Large100-150g coarse per plant

4.5kg medium per 30 lin metres
100-200g medium per plant

Shrubs & ornamentals
(Small)
50g coarse per plant 100g medium per plant

Shrubs & ornamentals
(Large)
100g coarse per plant 200-300g medium per plant

Roses 50-100g coarse per plant 100-200g medium per plant

Pot plants Size of pot
20cm - 25g coarse
25cm - 50g coarse
As for planting

Trees
" (Small)
" (Tubed)

100-200g coarse per young tree
50g coarse

1/2-1kg med. - 1-4 years old
11/2-2kg med. 4 years & over

Fruit trees 500g coarse
1/2-1kg med. - 1-4 years old
11/2-2kg med. 4 years & over

Strawberries 50g coarse per plant

Turf
- Lawns
- Turf wickets
- Bowling greens
- Golf greens & tees
22kg per 100sq. metres

22kg per 100sq. metres
13kg per 100sq. metres
11kg per 200sq. metres
11kg per 200sq. metres

Perennials 4.5kg coarse per 30sq. metres 4.5kg med. per 30sq. metres

Annuals 2-3kg med. per 10sq. metres

Vegetables 2-4kg med. per 30 lin. metres

Tomatoes 5-7kg med. per 10sq. metres

Propagation beds 1-2kg med. per cubic metre

Potting mixtures 6kg med. per cubic metre

PLEASE NOTE: MagAmp may not be suitable for some Australian native plants that are sensitive to phosphorous. If unsure, please check with your nursery or visit this site for an informative article.

See the Catalogue under 'Fertilisers' for pricing.

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PLANT	AT PLANTING	ONCE A YEAR
Orchids	5g per 20cm pot	March & September
Field grown stock (Liners)	4.5kg coarse per 30 lin metres Large100-150g coarse per plant	4.5kg medium per 30 lin metres 100-200g medium per plant
Shrubs & ornamentals (Small)	50g coarse per plant	100g medium per plant
Shrubs & ornamentals (Large)	100g coarse per plant	200-300g medium per plant
Roses	50-100g coarse per plant	100-200g medium per plant
Pot plants	Size of pot 20cm - 25g coarse 25cm - 50g coarse	As for planting
Trees " (Small) " (Tubed)	100-200g coarse per young tree 50g coarse	1/2-1kg med. - 1-4 years old 11/2-2kg med. 4 years & over
Fruit trees	500g coarse	1/2-1kg med. - 1-4 years old 11/2-2kg med. 4 years & over
Strawberries	50g coarse per plant
Turf - Lawns - Turf wickets - Bowling greens - Golf greens & tees	22kg per 100sq. metres	22kg per 100sq. metres 13kg per 100sq. metres 11kg per 200sq. metres 11kg per 200sq. metres
Perennials	4.5kg coarse per 30sq. metres	4.5kg med. per 30sq. metres
Annuals	2-3kg med. per 10sq. metres
Vegetables	2-4kg med. per 30 lin. metres
Tomatoes	5-7kg med. per 10sq. metres
Propagation beds	1-2kg med. per cubic metre
Potting mixtures	6kg med. per cubic metre